Nurse Aide (non-state tested) - $7 Weekend Premium
Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center

Job Info

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Job Description
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to support the licensed staff by giving direct resident care and performing aide functions such as care for the personal needs and comfort of residents under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, and in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Independence House policy and procedure, Independence House ethical statement and resident rights, subject to the employee handbook.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

You are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be enrolled in state approved training course to complete 75 hours or meet requirements of a student nurse.

• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures

• This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motions with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate will be required to walk for up to one hour a day, sit for four to six hours a day and stand for one hour a day. The individual must be able to lift twenty to fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity for simple grasping tasks. The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. The associate must have

corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle for business travel and community involvement.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

During the performance process, please assess the level at which the staff member achieves the job accountabilities. Please use the 'Comments' section to document specific examples of performance issues, staff member's strengths and/or shortcomings, areas of suggested performance improvement and other comments as appropriate to further the staff member's growth and development.

Duty 1: Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to needs of the residents, and to facilitate the identification and reporting of changes in resident condition or behavior.

Duty 2: Provide direct resident care and room preparation as directed by the nursing staff to address resident needs and safety.

Duty 3: Order and restock resident care supplies as needed to provide adequate stock to meet daily resident care needs,

Duty 4: Displays service excellence as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote resident satisfaction.

Duty 5: Complies with organizational policies, procedures, confidentiality and practices to ensure quality job performance and regulatory compliance.

Duty 6: Assist in other tasks as directed by Charge Nurse, DON, or ADON.

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